© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Szóstak gdański - Stanisław August Poniatowski Gdańsk
| Silver | 2.92 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stanisław II Augustus (1764-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1765 |
| Value | 6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#143631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The emblem of Gdańsk in a shield held by lions looking at opposite directions. Denomination and a wreath of palm and bay leaves above it. Designer initials below it, lettering around it
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VI
MON:ARGENT:CIVIT:GEDAN:1764•
R E Œ
Unabridged legend:
MONETA ARGENT CIVITAT GEDANENSIS 1764
R E Œ
Designer: Rudolf Ernest Oeckermann
Comment
Note: A rare coin with an estimated population of around 601-3000 pieces for each type, the last one minted by the mint of Gdańsk before the king revoked its right to mint coins in 1766, during the big reform.
Kopicki 7798 1764 pattern
In the collection:
Cz. / Kub.
Kopicki 7799 1764
Pictures: © Image courtesy of Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Kopicki 7801 1765
Interesting fact
The Stanisław August Poniatowski coin was minted during a time of great change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was the first coin to feature the image of a king, which was a departure from the traditional coat of arms design used on previous coins. This change was a result of the increasing influence of European culture and the desire to modernize the currency.
